Florida, Hurricane Milton and FEMA
How Florida Republicans Who Voted Against FEMA Funding Reacted to Milton
Congress passed a stopgap spending bill on September 25 to keep government agencies funded into December and avoid a shutdown.
FEMA says it is ‘fully positioned’ to deal with Hurricane Milton’s assault through Florida
Amid reports of understaffing, disinformation and political haggling over disaster aid money, the Federal Emergency Management Agency declared Tuesday it is “well-positioned” to handle
As Hurricane Milton approaches Florida, FEMA finds itself under attack
“Our Administration continues to surge resources to Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia to respond to Hurricane Helene’s impact,” the White House said in a statement posted to social media. “More than 7,400 federal personnel are still deployed, and we will not leave until the job is done.”
100 Republicans voted against FEMA funding during hurricane season, but an attack omits context
A stopgap funding bill passed by Congress Sept. 25 included $20 billion for the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Disaster Relief Fund. But it was a much broader funding bill that also included money for many other federal programs.
Claim 100 Republicans voted against FEMA funding needs context
There are 100 Republicans who voted against a budget bill to fund the entire federal government. The bill included FEMA funding.
Did Tennessee lawmakers vote against funding FEMA? The claim lacks important context
The bill several Tennessee lawmakers voted against didn't just fund FEMA, which has led flood relief in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
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Opinion: Helene exposed FEMA's weaknesses. Can they handle Milton's devastation in Florida?
In their defense, FEMA administrators say they have provided more than $137 million in assistance to six states, including ...
Hurricane paths, FEMA response spur dangerous misinformation | Fact check roundup
Deanne Criswell, the agency’s administrator, said misinformation has harmed people affected by the storm and volunteers on ...
The facts behind Hurricane Milton conspiracies, rumors and AI images
The aftermath of Hurricane Milton has left a trail of misinformation surrounding relief efforts in hard-hit Florida, ...
Hurricane Milton could be 'like nothing they have ever seen before,' FEMA administrator warns
Even though Hurricane Milton is miles southwest of Tampa, officials in Florida are doing they can do to brace for impact at ...
How to apply for FEMA aid after Hurricanes Helene and Milton
The federal government provides a variety of assistance programs for people impacted by disasters like the two major ...
This is FEMA’s role in preparing for Hurricane Milton
Milton is set to become the second hurricane to strike Florida in two weeks, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency is ...
Ron DeSantis Not Relying on FEMA As Florida Braces for Hurricane Milton
Florida "does not rely on FEMA for preparation, rescue, or response," DeSantis spokesman Jeremy Redfern told Newsweek.
Hurricane Milton death toll mounts as the destruction is laid bare
Floridians are picking up the pieces after Milton made landfall as a dangerous Category 3 hurricane and cut through the state as a Category 1 storm before moving offshore.
FEMA prepares for Hurricane Milton and misinformation
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas talks to "Start Here" about FEMA's disaster relief work as Hurricane Milton approaches Florida.
How FEMA Funding for Hurricane Refugees Compares to Ukraine and Gaza Relief
As the U.S. battles a severe hurricane season, Newsweek compares funding for Helene and Milton victims to aid for Ukraine and ...